Westfield High School - We Fi Yearbook (Westfield, PA)

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Senior Glass gdktory Progress being the theme of our Year Book, we know of no better illustration of progress than to review our own develop- ment through our four years of High School life. In our Freshmen Year we were forty- eight in number. Although we haven't in- creased in number, we have developed in sta- ture and knowledge. In November 1934 our class became organ- ized with Joseph Sama, Jack Tubbs, Janet Parsons and Jasper Cooper as student lead- ers and Mrsl Bertha W. Eick as faculty ad- visor. , A Valentine's Day party held in the gym was about the only important outside activi- ty of our class during the Freshman year. The first term soon came to an end and- we returned in the autumn of 1935 to find our- selves somewhat advanced and no longer me- naced by the thoughts of being initiated nor the victims of the taunts and jeers of the up- per classmen. The same people were elected officers as in our Freshman year. This year marked the loss of many mem- bers of our class, diminishing our number to less than 40. By this time several of our boys had re- ceived recognition on both the basketball and baseball teams. Our activities during this term were more numerous and versatile, among them being a Weiner roast held in a nearby hollow, a Hal- loween party, and after a beautiful fall of snow, most of the class went on an enjoyable sleigh ride. ' The autumn of 1936 found us on the last half of our journey toward graduation. Jo-P seph Sama, James Parks, Alberta Lowrey, Jasper Cooper and Jack Tubbs were chosen as our class officers. During the Christmas vacation the gymna- sium was attractively decorated in our class colors for the Junior Prom which proved to be both a social and financial success. At Commencement the Seniors entrusted to us the purple and gold mantle, symbol of all the lofty attainments and ideals of our school. , A. - Y Y nf-- September, 1937 found us well equipped and ready for our last year in High School. The J's were again elected officers of our class. In December the Collins Festival Co. was engaged for a four-week series of entertain- ments. The first show was rendered by the Rufus Rose Marionettes, who provided a type of entertainment seldom seen in West- field, in fact, these were the first puppets that many pupils had ever seen. The follow- ing week Arthur F. Kane gave an interesting talk on his extensive travels in- the Orient and Near East. Music lovers were feted-at the next program given by the Melodiers, composed of Miss Doris Peterson and her troup of singers and musicians. The series was concluded by a highly amusing and en- tertaining play entitled, The Mysterious Mr. Mason. An appreciable sum was realized by the class from these programs and we wish next year's Seniors the best of luck in their similar undertaking. g ' In January we attempted a sleigh ride but cinderedg roads made a very lengthy trip im- possible. After the ride Mrs. Eick proved to us her ability as an efficient and delightful hostess by entertaining the class at her home. The Seniors and science classes were again permitted to visit the Corning Glass Works factory and inspect the Elmira Reformatory. The -weather was ideal and this educational excursion was enjoyed by all. The months passed quickly and Graduation was upon us before we knew 'it. Does it seem possible that the awed and ignorant Fresh- men of 1934-35 could ever develop into the sophisticated and world-wise individuals who graduated in 1938? To whom does the credit for such an achievement belong? Surely We were fortunate when Mrs. Eick was appoint- ed our advisor. We are grateful also to the other teachers through whose kindly efforts we have been aided in reaching our goal. As we were graduated a feeling of both gladness and sorrow prevailed: glad because we were soon to go out and take our places in the world and sad because we must leave W. H. S. where we had spent so many happy years. J. T. '38 1

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GEORGE THOMAS GEORGIE F.F.A. C1,2,3,41g F.F.A. President C313 F.F.A. Secretary C213 F.F.A. Reporter C114 Boy's Glee Club C11g Orchestra C1,2,3,41g Hi-Y President C41. George is most happy when he is teasing some of his class- mates. Perhaps he is best liked for his enviable characteristic of minding his own business and still being a good fellow . Good luck to you, Georgie, we are sure you will succeed. CRAIG THOMPSON CRAIG F.F.A. C2,3,41g Glee Club C11g Quiet and unobtrusive, we little realize that Craig is in the room until circumstances rob us of our assurance and confidence --until we are out beyond our depth. That's where Craig shinesg he'll help you out of your difficulty and deem it a pleasure. He is a classmate well worth knowing. JACK TUBBS JACK,' Student Council C415 Vice President of Class Cl,2,41g Class Historian C1.31 Hi-Y C1,2,31g Editor-in-Chief of Year Book C41g President of A.A. C419 Dramatic Club C41. Tubbie is not as quiet as he looks. Wit, with just a tinge of sarcasm to flavor it, he can send people into gales of laughter. No party is ever dead when he is in it. To keep it alive he will go anything from playing the dunce to doing some of his famous ances. VIRGINIA L. YEAGER GINNIE Editor-inChief of High School Tattler C3,41g Student Librar- ian C315 Tri-Hi-Y C2,3,41g District Officer of Tri-Hi-Y C413 Lat- in Club C41g Home Economics C2,31g Glee Club Cl,2,3,41g Orches- tra Cl,2,3,41. Sunny, cultured and refined is Ginnie A truer and more cheerful friend is seldom found. These qualities make her an ideal classmate. Surely she will be rewarded for her high schol- astic standing. 12 A A L

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Senior Glass UTOPIA Tickets! Tickets! Come take a trip on the dream train to Utopia where the Seniors of '38 are now engaged in their life's work. It is in the year of 1950 The whistle blows, and as we clamber aboard we come face to face with the conduc- tor of this crack speed train who is none other than Craig Thompson, a member of our illustrious class. However, he is very busy and does not have time to talk to us about old times. As we journey onward toward the land of Utopia, we pass by towns where many for- mer graduates of W. H. S. are employed. Af- ter musing over past events for some time, we are aroused by footsteps, it is Craig who has come to tell us that our next stop will be Utopia, The Land of our Dreams. O. K. folks, prepare yourselves for some interesting surprises! Oh! something has happened. The police whistles are blowing. As we rush to the scene, we find Wayne Doran, a master detec- tive holding a notorious bandit who was un- successful in stealing a large sum of money from Jasper Cooper, a wealthy banker. There must be no crimes in Utopia. James Morton, a newspaper photographer rushes to the scene to take some pictures. We leisurely stroll down Music Street. We come to a magnificent building known as Music Hall, we enter a huge auditorium. Here we find Alberta Lowrey directing a large symphony orchestra composed entirely of girls. We remain to the end of the concert as we wish to greet our old friend and class- mate. Alberta takes us to another theatre in this same building. Here we find George Thomas, singing light opera. I hear someone ask, George are you always late for your programs? You remember you never could get to school on time. As we leave we travel down Playwright Avenue where we find Julia Houghtaling composing plays for senior graduates. Per- haps some of her plays will be acted by sen- iors of our Alma Mater. One of her favorites is, Look out Percy, Here She Comes. We leave here and go up Laughter Hill. We hurry to the theatre where we see come- dian Jack Tubbs in his famous Knock Down and Drag Out Revue. Jack, as ever, is will- ing to please us and plays his entire Revue for our entertainment. We offer him our sin- Qpropfrecy cere congratulations. Now we enter Success Street. Here we find a large hospital which we will visit. On a window we see this sign Marjorie Bertch, M. D. Dietitian. We knew a good chemistry student would travel far along the scientific way. We hear the swish of starched gowns as someone draws near, and turning we see a nurse who is none other than Althea Plaster. With her is one who seems fami- liar to us, and upon closer scrutiny We find it to be Charla Howland. Nurse's uniforms are very becoming to Althea and Charla and they have an air of efficiency about them that must instill confidence in their patients. In- quiring we hear that Harold Howland is su- perintendent. Leaving the hospital some one suggests we take an aeroplane ride. As we near the airport we see Jack McIntyre, now a skilled mechanic doing his bit to make air travel more safe. It is a great pleasure to find our classmates so happy in these occupations so well suited to their abilities. We enter the plane and two familiar faces move toward us. They are Ethel Gorg and Maple Rush- more, our air hostesses. Perfect, ladies! Peer- ing through the helmet of the pilot we can make out the features of Robert Schoonover. Bob used to pilot us when we were about school, safely and sanely too, so we have no qualms as we enter his Air Palace. We take off and after some time we look down seeing a large ranch, and inquiring, we hear that Elsie Brugger is overseer. We know Elsie's dreams have come true. Coming back to the air port we hear that Admiral James Parks and his assistant Don- ald Gardner have just come back from an ex- pedition into Africa. He tells us many inter- esting stories about his trip. Wild animals and hardships have meant nothing to our ever adventurous and daring friends. On going back to the city we meet Wanda Polzisk and her group of Physical Ed. Girls who are going on a trip to Bruggers' ranch. Good luck, Wanda! We must hasten on. On entering a stylish dress shop we find Leone King, the manager. Talking over old times we hear that Gladys Abbott is an interior decorator and Opal Carlin is an interviewer who hopes to go to Hollywood some day. We also learn that Doris Croft owns a most up- to-date tea room on Luxury Street. Finally we come to Utopia's Main Street.